"The first Daniel Arlington would be thrilled to hear you say that," Darlington says. "I've always thought that's what he was hoping for. What it would grow into, even if it was centuries past his time."

He suspects Caleb is only asking to appease him, or concede a bit of unimportant ground, but he smiles regardless. "Nineteenth century architectural style," he says. "Lots of towers and stone, grand staircases and a clear and varied division between interior spaces. Popular with Gilded Age old and new money alike." Darlington looks over at him. "Back then, the Arlingtons were very much the latter."